Lighten up your favorite holiday dishes without losing flavor, but how?

MILWAUKEE -- Helping your family eat healthy during the holidays doesn't mean they have to give up their favorite dishes. Enjoy all the foods you love, but with a healthy twist. Maribel Alchin of Meijer joins FOX6 WakeUp with some tips for lightening  up your holiday favorites without losing the flavor.

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Source: Meijer More for a Healthier You 2015 November/December booklet

Rice Stuffing with Cranberries & Pecans

Serves 6

Source: Adapted from McCormick  www.mccormick.com

Time-saving tip: Pick up pre-cut onion and celery in Meijer Produce department

Nutrition Information (per serving): 254 calories, 10g fat, 11mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 5g protein

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts & Apples

Serves 4

Source: http://www.icantbelieveitsnotbutter.com/Recipes

Nutritional Information (per serving): 130 calories, 5g fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 4g protein

Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Serves 6

Recipe from Chef Maribel Alchin, MBA, RD, LDN, Meijer Healthy Living Advisor

Nutrition Information (per ½ cup serving): 87 calories, 4g fat, 1g saturated fat, 4mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 6g protein